Duties and Responsibilities: Cosmetic
dermatology is a subfield of dermatology that serves individuals with aesthetic
concerns. Cosmetic dermatologists provide medical and surgical treatments to
people with problems such as bacterial or fungal infections, aging, acne,
allergic reactions, unwanted hair, benign skin growths, and uneven skin
pigmentation. They need to have completed medical or osteopathy school, hold a
medical license to practice, and have completed at least four years of
additional training. Many also become board certified as dermatologists.
Salary: Dermatology is one of the highest paid medical specialties. A
2012 Medscape poll reports that the median income for dermatologists in the
United States is $283,000, with a range of $100,000 to $500,000.
Education: Dermatology
is one of the most highly competitive medical fields, and requires several
years of education and training. The first step is an undergraduate degree from
a four-year college, including pre-medical courses in biology, organic
chemistry, physics, and chemistry. Some candidates must also complete math and
biochemistry coursework, depending on the medical school they plan to attend.
Add a picture:
Reflection: I think that I would
like to be a Dermatologist because I would like to help out people who don’t want
anything on their face and would like to be happy on how they look.
